Golden State Valkyries waive guard Kate Martin

sportsMay 7, 202640719

The Golden State Valkyries waived third-year guard Kate Martin, whom the team selected in the expansion draft, removing her from the 15-player roster. The Valkyries filed for a replacement contract to cover center Iliana Rupert because Rupert is pregnant, and the team is awaiting league approval for that move. Martin will be eligible for a development-player spot but is not guaranteed an offer, while Golden State keeps Amihere and Chen on the roster for guard depth. These moves matter because Rupert's expected maternity absence forces the Valkyries to preserve frontcourt depth and signals the team prefers its current guard rotation.

Andrew Gonzalez

@reelcomics.bsky.social

It's after 5:00. I think it's safe to celebrate Rori Harmon making final roster! "Hook 'em Horns" 🤘🏾 #Mystics #WNBA

16245d ago

Missy4

Do we have official word? I dont wanna celebrate prematurely I LOVE Rori!

Missy2

She made it! She is on the roster. Now we can celebrate!

Marisa Ingemi

@mingemi.bsky.social

Valkyries roster is out and they: * Waived Kate Martin * Fiiled for a replacement contract for Iliana Rupert due to pregnancy and are awaiting league approval * Amihere and Chen both on the roster

7345d ago

Marisa Ingemi36

With only Sowah on a development spot, I do wonder if they want to try to put Martin in the second one. I doubt she clears waivers, though. It does make sense to have Amihere on the roster if Rupert is not going to be.

Eggman6

las vegas bring back kate martin challenge

Alex Murillo6

Wow, Rupert out is a hit (obviously happy for her on a personal level) Wonder where Martin will land?

Mike4

Kate Martin back to the Aces

jojocanyon.bsky.social4

Ballhalla gonna be empty now! But seriously, hope Money Martin gets picked up.

Pie Is Damn Good3

Aces have space for Kate Martin!!

Shameka 🏀

@shameka23.bsky.social

The Atlanta Dream have announced their official 2026 roster #WNBA

4045d ago

Magnus Lehnsherr

@i-magnus.bsky.social

We love Kate Martin but a twelve person roster doesn’t leave any room for “glue” players. Nonetheless she was part of something magical last season that Golden State fans will not forget. Congratulations to Iliana Rupert starting a new family. #wnba #valkyries #gsv

5845d ago

Alexa Philippou

@alexaphilippou.bsky.social

To get to their opening day roster, the Golden State Valkyries have waived Kate Martin and have also filed for a replacement contract for Iliana Rupert, who is pregnant.

4145d ago

Storm Chasers

@wnbastormchasers.bsky.social

The Seattle Storm have announced their 2026 #WNBA roster. They are currently carrying 13 players, as Awa Fam’s contract is temporarily suspended due to her playing overseas. Fam may not join the team until around the end of May.

3045d ago

Richard Cohen

@richardcohen.bsky.social

These teams do realise you don't *have* to wait until the final possible second to make your last cuts, right? #WNBA

3945d ago

Eric Apricot, Development Pug

@ericapricot.bsky.social

Wow, GSV waived Kate Martin. I’m sure social media will handle this with reason and nuance. Kate will be eligible for a development spot but is not guaranteed to be offered one or to sign if offered. Also GSV filed for a replacement for Iliana Rupert due to pregnancy.

2645d ago

Meghan L. Hall

@itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social

The Golden State Valkyries revealed their 2026 roster with a noticeable change. Kate Martin, whom the team selected in its expansion draft, was waived.

2745d ago

Kristen & John | Attack the Baseline Podcast

@atbpod.bsky.social

Another pretty surprising cut: Kate Martin has been waived by the Golden State Valkyries. #WNBA

2045d ago

Jenny

@youdownwithjlp.bsky.social

I love Kate Martin but y’all are acting like they waived LeBron lol

1845d ago

Dana Holtzbert

@danaholtzbert.bsky.social

Without Kate, the Valkyries are finally in danger of losing a game to the Fever. #WNBA

1545d ago

Boogie

@boogiefan87.bsky.social

According to Her Hoop Stats, Valks have $816k available, plus the $450k contract of Iliana they’ve filed to replace. I feel like a $1m contract to play one last year in the biggest W market should be pretty enticing. #wnba

1245d ago

M.n.M

@mylesonthecourt.bsky.social

I feel like my eyes stopped working....did that really say Kate Martin waived by Valkyries?!?!!? #wnba

1245d ago

Andy Tulin (Subscribe to The Post Presence version)

@andytulin.net

I thought Kate Martin would make the Valks roster mostly because they always talked about her like she was part of their plans, and being extremely popular never hurts, but I can’t say I believe she’s a better player than Amihere or Chen, so I’m not shocked

1345d ago

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